Category Archives: FYI

It’s a Car! It’s a Toy! It’s Going to Make You Smile!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by EngAGE

In case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s a popular 3:17 video about a very special, custom car made by a creative, fun-loving couple from Wasilla, AK.  [Hat tip to Marian Friedlob — your blog administrator’s 91-year-old mother! — for … Continue reading →

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German Seniors Recreate Famous Movie Scenes for Calendar

Posted on January 27, 2014 by EngAGE

We’ve already posted on Facebook about this, but we wanted to make sure that everyone saw the fabulous calendar created by the Contilia Retirement Group in Essen, Germany, recreating key moments from popular films. See all twelve of the professionally … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day of Service on 1/21

Posted on January 19, 2014 by EngAGE

  Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to service … Continue reading →

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The EngAGE Blog Celebrates Its 1,000th Post Today!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by EngAGE

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our blog and we hope you’ll stay with us for the next 1,000 posts! The EngAGE Blog reflects our interests in aging as it’s represented in all of the arts, and in issues involving senior … Continue reading →

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Gambling: A Serious Problem for Many Seniors

Posted on January 12, 2014 by EngAGE

“Seniors are the fastest growing population of gamblers. They are gambling away their income, their savings, and their chance for a secure future. When they lose, they can’t make it up or start over.  It’s a no-win game, driven by a … Continue reading →

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Monopoly’s 110th Birthday

Posted on January 5, 2014 by EngAGE

    “On Jan. 5, 1904, the U.S. awarded a patent to Elizabeth J. Magie, who registered a game board for The Landlord’s Game, meant to illustrate the harm of land monopolies.” Read more here and click here to read … Continue reading →

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The Power of Empathy

Posted on January 3, 2014 by EngAGE

Thanks to EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter for this link: “What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a … Continue reading →

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